Restive and Uncivil

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Restive adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: the restive horse threw its head and refused to move when the rider urged it forward

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Uncivil and restive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncivil" instead an adjective "Restive".

Nearby Words: rest, restless, resting, restlessly, restively

Uncivil adjective - Not civilized.

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Restive and uncivil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restive" instead an adjective "Uncivil".

Nearby Words: uncivilised, uncivilly

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